Picked Up Some New Box Making Wood

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challagan

Discussion Starter · Feb 24, 2007

Well I have been stocking up on some box making wood so that when and if I ever get done with this kitchen remodel I can get to work. I like to try different timbers that I haven't worked with before. Mix of 3/8 and 1/2 stock. Curly maple is pretty common but I like to buy it when I can find it and I love it on a box.

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Rolf Maxa

· #2 · Feb 24, 2007

This is great stuff, I'm lucky I have a hardwood lumber company near by. They are a bit pricey, but I can pick out what I like. Looking at these great samples, I think I'm going to make a quick run over there.

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challagan

Discussion Starter · #3 · Feb 24, 2007

RMaxa, wish I had a good one close buy. These are pricey as well... wood is these days and he doesn't have it often.

Corey

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Joe Lyddon

· #4 · Feb 24, 2007

Corey,

That sure is nice wood!

Do you resaw to make your own bookmatched pieces?

Where do you get it?

You have a lot of boxes to make!

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challagan

Discussion Starter · #5 · Feb 24, 2007

Hi Joe thanks. I have no bandsaw here. I get it from a guy on Ebay who sells it every now and then, forget the username off hand. I buy it in book matched pieces like that.

Corey

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Bob N

· #6 · Feb 25, 2007

Corey,

That is some fantastic looking wood buddy. I can't wait to see what you make out of it. The curly maple is spectacular!

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Dr.Zook

· #7 · Feb 25, 2007

Corey, I have to agree those are beautiful pieces of wood. My question is, what are the dimensions of them, other than 3/8" & 1/2" thick? I hope you get your remodeling done soon also. I want to see some boxes.

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challagan

Discussion Starter · #8 · Feb 25, 2007

Hi Dave! The boards are all right at 4 inches wide, some a little wider, some a little smaller. They are between 20-24 inches long. Definitely enough to make a nice box and do some grain matching. I probably will get the kitchen done just in time for the garage to be real nice and hot and muggy .....LOL.

Corey

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Mike

· #9 · Feb 25, 2007

This is a good company to deal with, they have wood sized right for many projects and they have bundles they can ship UPS. Check out the thin craft woods section here: http://www.walllumber.com/products.asp

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challagan

Discussion Starter · #10 · Feb 25, 2007

Hey thanks for that link Mike. Have you ordered from them before? Is there stuff straight and flat? I need that as as I have no jointer or planer. Thanks again for the link!

Corey

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Bob N

· #11 · Feb 25, 2007

challagan said:
Hey thanks for that link Mike. Have you ordered from them before? Is there stuff straight and flat? I need that as as I have no jointer or planer. Thanks again for the link!

Corey

Corey,

You don't need a jointer or planer.... get yourself a couple of good hand planes and problem solved :sold:

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challagan

Discussion Starter · #12 · Feb 25, 2007

Bob N said:
Corey,

You don't need a jointer or planer.... get yourself a couple of good hand planes and problem solved :sold:

Hey Bob, I have done that and it is something I don't relish, or mustard...or.... OK OK...

If I buy wood and the guy tells me it is flat and straight, it better be flat and straight

I have had very good luck with:
http://www.sloanswoodshop.com/
Nice people as well. Will have to try Wall out next time.

Corey